However, it was the unbeaten and nationally-ranked Eagles’ defense that stole the show Friday at Montgomery Bell Academy’s Tommy Owen Stadium.

“We were ready,” Brentwood Academy linebacker Jackson Sirmon said following his team’s 29-0 win over the rival Big Red. “We try to be ready every week, but this one is special. They invited us over for homecoming, and we just wanted to make it a good game.”

Brentwood Academy (8-0, 5-0 DIII-AAA East Middle), ranked No. 9 in the USA TODAY Super 25 national rankings, held MBA to a season-low nine 164 yards and just nine first downs in the one-sided contest, marking the Big Red’s first shutout loss since 2006.

Stewart’s Creek junior dance team members Brianna Freemon, left top, Ashley Adams, right top and Kalyn Choate bottom put up a sign for senior night before the game against Blackman, on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Stewarts Creek.
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Nolensville running back Colton Dooley (15) gets past Maplewood's Spencer Graves (77) during the first half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn.
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Maplewood wide receiver Travares Springer stands in the end zone after catching a pass for a touchdown against Nolensville during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Janet Simmons walks on the field with her 2 sons senior Alex Simmons (9) and sophomore Jonathan Simmons (12) s Alex Simmons is recognized during senior night before the game against Blackman, on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Stewarts Creek. Jonathan Simmons stands in for their father who had to work and miss the game,
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Stewarts Creek junior Alyssa Yuenger, left and Jaliah Walker right sign photographs as a gift for senior dance team members on senior night before the game against Blackman, on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Stewarts Creek.
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Stewarts Creek’s head football coach David Martin talks with James Wiseman (84) on the sidelines during game against Blackman from the sidelines, on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Stewarts Creek.
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Portland Panthers wide receiver Cody Whitfield (31) deals with an ankle injury during halftime of a game against the Creek Wood Red Hawks on October 20, 2017 at Portland East Middle School in Portland, Tenn.
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Maplewood quarterback Bobo Hodges (4) runs the ball against Nolensville during the first half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn.
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Nolensville wide receiver Zachary Campbell (13) runs past Maplewood cornerback Donald Graham (5) during the first half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn.
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Beech's Kaemon Dunlap rolls over top of Gallatin's Sirtavious Perry but was never whistled down, because he never hit the ground in Hendersonville, Tenn., on Fri. Oct. 20, 2017.
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Portland Panthers head coach Greg Cavanahm, left, and Creek Wood head coach Houston Thiel shake hands following the Creek Wood victory on October 20, 2017 at Portland East Middle School in Portland, Tn. The Red Hawks won 21-6.
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Portland Panthers cheerleaders stand for the national anthem at a game against the Creek Wood Red Hawks on October 20, 2017 at Portland East Middle School in Portland, Tenn.
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Players on the Portland Panthers relax during the senior night ceremony before taking on the Creek Wood Red Hawks on October 20, 2017 at Portland East Middle School in Portland, Tenn.
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Kicker Camrin Lyle of Portland Panthers relaxes during halftime of a game against the Creek Wood Red Hawks on October 20, 2017 at Portland East Middle School in Portland, Tenn.
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Maplewood wide receiver Donald Graham (5) is pulled down by Nolensville strong safety Jack McWilliams (33) during the first half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn.
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Portland Panthers Brycen Dowlen exits the locker room during halftime of a game against the Creek Wood Red Hawks on October 20, 2017 at Portland East Middle School in Portland, Tenn.
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Stewarts Creek's Lloyd Rogers (5) runs the ball as Blackman’s Jamis Carson (8) moves in for a tackle during the game against Stewarts Creek, on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Stewarts Creek.
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Nolensville quarterback Brandon Wharton (7) runs the ball against Maplewood during the first half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn.
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Blackman's (17) runs the ball in for a touchdown as Stewarts Creek's Dajon Anderson (11) and DJ Harris (8) try to take him down during the game against Blackman, on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Stewarts Creek.
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Maplewood cornerback Travares Springer (6) intercepts a pass intended for Nolensville wide receiver Wesley Jones (1) during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Portland Panthers cheerleader Peyton Gaither cheers on the sidelines during a game against the Creek Wood Red Hawks on October 20, 2017 at Portland East Middle School in Portland, Tn. The Red Hawks won 21-6.
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Kicker Camrin Lyle of Portland Panthers takes part in the senior night ceremony before taking on the Creek Wood Red Hawks on October 20, 2017 at Portland East Middle School in Portland, Tenn.
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Creek Wood Red Hawks quarterback Timothy Randolph hands off to running back Danny Stansberry in a game against the Portland Panthers on October 20, 2017 at Portland East Middle School in Portland, Tenn.
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Creek Wood Red Hawks running back Danny Stansberry is brought down by the Portland Panthers in a game on October 20, 2017 at Portland East Middle School in Portland, Tenn.
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Stewarts Creek's Tayne Davis (17) runs the ball as Blackman’s Matthew Hall (10) falls to the ground to try to stop him and Ben Kalu (90) moves in for a tackle during the game against Stewarts Creek, on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Stewarts Creek.
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Nolensville's Nick Yoshihara, right, celebrates with linebacker C.J. Ware, after Ware sacked Maplewood quarterback Bobo Hodges (4) during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Nolensville running back Colton Dooley (15) dives into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown run against Maplewood during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Nolensville cornerback Tim Coutras (8) intercepts a pass intended for Maplewood wide receiver Travares Springer (6) during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Maplewood defensive end Zarian London (20) sacks Nolensville quarterback Brandon Wharton (7) during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Nolensville linebacker C.J. Ware, behind, sacks Maplewood quarterback Bobo Hodges (4) during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Nolensville high school student Sydney Addison practices the National Anthem before a high school football game between Nolensville and Maplewood Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn.
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Maplewood wide receiver Travares Springer (6) catches a pass as he is defended by Nolensville cornerback Colby Anderson (3) during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Nolensville quarterback Brandon Wharton hugs running back Colton Dooley (15) after Dooley scored on a 1-yard touchdown run against Maplewood during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Nolensville cornerback Justin Phatsadavong (5) breaks a pass intended for Maplewood wide receiver Makell Smith (3) during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Brandon Meador of the Portland Panthers is hit by Creek Wood Red Hawks Danny Stansberry and drops a pass on the Panthers final drive of the fourth quarter on October 20, 2017 at Portland East Middle School in Portland, Tenn. The Red Hawks won 21-6.
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The Portland Panthers react to a season ending loss against the Creek Wood Red Hawks on October 20, 2017 at Portland East Middle School in Portland, Tenn. The Red Hawks won 21-6.
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Nolensville strong safety Josh Jewell (88) brings down Maplewood running back David Southerland (1) during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Nolensville wide receiver Zachary Campbell (13) is brought down by Maplewood cornerback Antonio Carter (28) during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Maplewood cornerback Travares Springer (6) celebrates with Donald Graham (5) after Springer intercepted a pass against Nolensville during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Maplewood wide receiver Makell Smith (3) celebrates with running back David Southerland (1) after Smith caught a pass for a touchdown against Nolensville during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Nolensville cornerback Colby Anderson (3) intercepts a pass intended for Maplewood wide receiver Onterreius Smith (17) during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Nolensville quarterback Brandon Wharton (7) throws a pass as Maplewood defensive end Zarian London (20) moves in during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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Nolensville wide receiver Timothy Stayskal (80) is knocked out of bounds by Maplewood cornerback Ronald Graham (2) at the 1-yard line during the second half of an high school football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Nolensville, Tenn. Maplewood won 26-20.
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“We just listened to our coaches, they had a great game plan and we just wanted to get after them,” added Sirmon, a 6-foot-2, 225-pound Washington commitment. “It was a fun.”

Michael McGuire finished with 89 yards rushing on 22 carries for MBA (7-2, 3-2), which has lost its last two, while quarterback Ty Allen completed just 5 of 14 passes for 89 yards.

“It’s not easy getting a shutout against anyone,” Eagles coach Cody White said. “And that’s a good football team. We could very well see them again, and I’m sure it’ll be a different game next time.”

Brentwood Academy, which has topped MBA in the last two Division II-AA state title games, is allowing just 10.7 points per game, and the Eagles have outscored their first eight opponents by a combined 306-86.

“We knew (our defense) would be solid and that we had a lot of guys that liked to run around and hit people,” Sirmon said. “We knew we’d be good, but I think we’ve been a little pleasantly surprised by how good we’ve been playing.”

Schoenwald, a Vanderbilt commitment, connected with wide receiver Michael Archie for a 10-yard touchdown pass to spot the Eagles an early advantage. He later fired a pair of first-half touchdown passes to fellow Commodore commitment Camron Johnson.

The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Schoenwald finished with 154 yards through the air on 14-of-17 passing for the Eagles, while Tomario Pleasant added 110 yards rushing on 19 carries.

“We’ve kind of been hanging our hat on defense (this season), but we exploded enough in the first half offensively,” White said. “I’m really proud of our guys and how they handled themselves tonight.”

Reach Michael Murphy at mfmurphy@tennessean.com, 615-259-8026 and on Twitter @Murph_TNsports.